Evening Star Newspaper, December 2, 1929, Page 23

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THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1929. STORE HOURS: 8:45 A.M. TO 6 P.M. “SERVING WASHINGTON FOR OVER THREE-QUARTERS OF A CENTURY™ HERE ARE GIFTS GOOD TO GIVE AND GIFTS GOOD TO KEEP Never in the long history of Dulin & Martin has an equally diversified and delightful collection of gifts been presented. The art- ists and craftsmen of the world have conttibuted here to a wonderland of wares—compared to which the suggestions on this page are barely a beginning. ; Combination Comb and Brush Set. Several pleasing patterns in sterling silver. A mast acceptable man’s gift . . . $16.50. With gold inlaid stripes . . . $27. ¢sit Cigarette Casés. Smart designs in plain or patterned silver and with gold inlay starting at $10. Pocket Lighters that con- form to the Cases . .. §10. (Stiver—First Floor) Carved Italian Marble Busts. A decora- tive gift for the radio, mantel or console. An interesting collection, moderately priced oo $8.75. (Art Section—First Floor) An Art Sewing Cabinet fashioned from antique maple. Cleverly devised compart- ments inside for every sewing accessory. A colorful basket of flowers ornaments the ivory painted top. ‘A welcome gift to the woman who sews . . . $32.50. (Art Section—First Floor) Table Lamp with yellow pottery base and gold figured tailored silk shade . . . $12.50. Smaller lamps with rose, green or gold pot- tery bases and harmonizing tailored silk shades . . . $10. 3 (Lamps—Second Floor) Perfume Bottle that any girl would be thankful for. Green, blue or rose colored with contrasting stopper, $3.75. (Glass—First Floor) Sterling Silver Belt Buckles, silver with enamel stripes and gold buckles . . . $3 up. Also extra good quality leather belts to complete the gift at . . . $1.75, (Stlver—First Floor) Flower Holder. Various figures in ivory on yellow or green bases to hold cut flowers in place in a flower bowl . . . $1.50. (Art Section—First Floor) ' These light wooden Trays, painted old ivory and ornamented with a spray of flowers in natural colors, make useful gifts . . . $7.50. Larger Trays, decorated with quaint old Eng- lish hunting scenes . . . $10 and $15. (Art Section—First Floor) This Sterling Silver Vase, 8 inches tall... 0. Our assortment of Silver Vases com- prises many sizes a.d designs—some as low as $5. (Silver Section—First Floor) An Art Magazine Rack of antique maple with Roman print decoration. An acceptable gift removed from the commonplace . . . $19.50. (Art Section—First Floor) For the smoker. A Table Lighter, silver plated, with enamel band decoration at top . . . $8 up. The Pocket Lighter sketched, of sterling silver, handsomely patterned . . . $27.50. Other Table and Pocket Lighters, all equipped with the sure-lighting Evans or Clarke uhit . . . $10 up. (Silver—First Floor) DuLiN @ MARTIN Connecticut Ave. anal” ;THE first Christmas in our new home finds us far enough removed from the city’s hustle and confusion and park- ing problems to make shopping here,a real pleasure. If you drive your own car, it can be dismissed from your mind as readily as a public conveyance . . . an attendant will take charge at our Connecticut Avenue Gifts for Christmas, for yourself, for the house If you are giving many presents, Dulin & Martin’s variety: means that you can send ‘a good one, a distirctive one, and a different one every time . . . gifts that will radiate greater pride and pleasure. The Glassware Department offers a wealth of suggestions, from the moderate-priced to the luxurious The Belvidere Rock Crystal, sketched, exemplifies the latter. Splendidly engraved and polished and has the new tall- cut stems. Goblets, Sherbets, Finger Bowls and Finger Bowl Plates, per dozen each « .« .« $87.50. (Crystal—First Floor) Connecticut Ave. ana l” *PARKING SERVICE—CONNECTICUT 'AVENUE ENTRANCE Crystal Trees rank very high among to- day’s table decorations and this one of cherry blossoms and leaves of crackled glass would delight some hostess . . . $5. Others from $1.75 up. Striped Sterling Silver Frames in a com. plete range of sizes from $8.50 up. (Stlver—First Floor) Musical Powder Boxes. Lifting the lid starts a tiny music box. In tints of orchid, gold or blue, with pictures of dainty French figures in Dresden colors on top. As sketched .. . $9.50. Others at $5. (At Section—First Floor) Bridge Smoking Set of sterling silver, favoring in design the art of today. Four solid silver ash trays and a container for cigarettes, all compactly and conveniently arranged. . .$15. (Stlver—First Floor) SERVICE PLATES—A large collection from the world’s most famous potteries. . SKETCHED—Green or maroon band, with conventionalized garland and center dec- oration. Moderately priced at $39.50 a dozen. / (China—Thira Fioor) “Rookwood.” For those knowing this masterful pottery nothing more need be said of its excellence. The vase above is of misty pink tone blending into shadowy green . . . $5. Other fascinating forms and colorings . . . $1.50 and up. (Art Section—First Floor) Decorated “Make-Up"” Boxes, in boudoir colors. The inside is conveniently partitioned for toilet articles with handy size mirror in lid, and the bottom is lined with quilted silk of varying colors under glass. A par. ticularly suitable suggestion for the young school miss or bachelor girl . . . $I5. (Art Section—First: Floor) Individual Breakfast Set. In popular de- mand today. The sketch shows an ivory bodied set with cheerful bands of color, blue, orchid, green or maize, as the decoration. The price is exceedingly moderate . . . $6.95. Trays that complement the set, $5 up. (China—Third Floor) Book Ends. Imported and American crez tions that solve gift problems understanding ly. The pair illustrated, in marble anc bronze . .. $20.00. And others are here a low as $3.75 the pair. (Art Section—First Floor) This Coffce Table has detachable tray. Tt is o antique maple with an assortment of French print under the glass of the tray. The graceful carved leg and details of design distinguish it as an uncommonl fine gife . . . $37.50. (Art Section—First Floor) There are dozens of chairs and occasional pieces here to convey the old, old wish impressively. The chair we show is a comfortable type, of sturdy con- struction and good design. Mahogany frame and an assortment of tapestry coverings. Among its good features is a surprisingly moderate price o . . $37.50. (Furniture—Second Floor)

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